Group Program Manager, Physical Security and Risk

Microsoft
United States, Washington, Redmond
Jul 19, 2025
OverviewAt Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Our mission is grounded in both the world we live in and the future we strive to create. Microsoft Global Security team focuses on building and delivering connected, accessible, sustainable, and secure campuses worldwide that have the best employee experiences. Our team protects Microsoft, its people, and assets in more than 190 countries. We are looking to hire a Group Program Manager - Physical Security and Risk to join our Global Security Risk Operations team. This role will be part of a team dedicated to protecting GitHub's people, assets, and brand. In this remote role the candidate shall be responsible for managing a diversified portfolio of services within the security risk operations remit for GitHub. This role will be pivotal in supporting the Microsoft Global Security Leadership team and will collaborate closely with the internal and external stakeholders globally. In this role, the candidate will be responsible for providing program management support within the global security team globally with emphasis on life safety, risk reporting and delivering operational excellence. You will partner with security teams across multiple service lines and leverage Microsoft's world-class products and services to develop and deliver innovative and industry-leading Risk and physical security solutions in a close, team-oriented, inclusive, and diverse environment. This role will lead and manage GitHub's Physical Security Risk Management, Intelligence Analysis, Travel Security, Security Education and Awareness, and Ergonomics programs and support GitHub's Threat Management, Global Security Operations, Event Security, and Crisis Management teams. Responsibilities Security Risk Management: Design, implement, and monitor controls to mitigate risks to infrastructure, business, people, and assets. Monitor and manage the effectiveness of measures taken to modify risks. Display a comprehensive understanding of risk assessment methodologies and crisis management.Security Program Management: Create and maintain physical security policies, protocols, and procedures in accordance with industry's best practices and regulatory requirements. Lead and coordinate with third-party vendors/suppliers in the execution of security procedures, protocols, and processes. Design end-to-end processes and support the implementation of security systems. Manage security system integration and delivery. Ensure cost, schedule, quality, and standards are maintained for security systems. Emergency Preparedness Management: Develop and implement protocols for responding to security incidents, emergencies, and crises. Coordinate with relevant stakeholders locally and globally in managing security-related incidents. Develop public, private, and supplier partnerships.Compliance and Regulatory Adherence: Ensure compliance with relevant security and privacy laws, regulations, and standards. Keep abreast of changes in security legislation and adjust security protocols accordingly for sites globally.Communication: Display strong interpersonal communication skills and can translate and provide clarity to internal and external stakeholders. Present and communicate effectively at an executive level.Reporting and Documentation: Prepare reports, documentation, and presentations on security incidents, risk assessments, and program effectiveness for global security leadership and stakeholders.